crafts
Geek Crafts: Knitting for Nerds!
I’m a huge nerd, and I’m also an avid crafter! That’s why I’m so excited about this new book: Knits for Nerds: 30 Projects for Fans of Science Fiction, Comic Books, Fantasy by Joan of Dark a.k.a. Toni Carr. There are some fantastic, geeky projects in this book, and they’re accompanied by photos and knitting instructions. Some of my favorites? Mobius scarf, Hobbit feet...
I made this! Skyrim-inspired Helmet/Beanie/Hat
Happy New Year, everybody! I have a new addiction to confess: SKYRIM! It’s an amazing role-playing game, with a huge story, beautiful landscapes, lush soundtrack, interesting characters, and DRAGONS! The game is too big to describe here, but let me say this: it is immersive, and it sucks you right in! Between Skyrim sessions (while my hubby was playing), I was inspired to design a “hel...
Geek Crafts: nerdJERK
As a geek and crafter, I'm always on the lookout for especially nerdy creations. Here is an excellent example! Stephanie Cortes, gamer, blogger, and crafter, does some amazing work with yarn and fabric....
A perfect combination of geek and craft
Every now and then, I see something that makes me smile. This combination of crochet (one of my favorite crafts) and video games (another favorite activity) puts a smile not only on my face, but in my geek heart of hearts. This adorable handmade “sackboy” is the creation of Nikki, a nursing student, video game player, superhero lover and geek crafter. This doll is Nikki’s “...
